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£355 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl (IST-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to New York

Fri, 3 Oct - Sun, 30 Nov
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17:35 - 12:40IST-JFK
26h 05m1 stop
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13:59 - 17:25JFK-IST
19h 26m2 stops
£368British Airways
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
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08:10 - 20:05IST-JFK
19h 55m1 stop
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18:50 - 17:25JFK-IST
14h 35m1 stop
£369British Airways
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 16 Feb
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12:25 - 18:00IST-JFK
13h 35m1 stop
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19:25 - 23:55JFK-IST
20h 30m1 stop
£370Icelandair
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Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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04:50 - 16:00IST-JFK
19h 10m1 stop
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17:45 - 16:55JFK-IST
15h 10m1 stop
£371KLM
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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
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06:10 - 15:25IST-JFK
16h 15m1 stop
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01:00 - 03:25JFK-IST
19h 25m1 stop
Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
British Airways Logo
08:15 - 20:57IST-JFK
20h 42m2 stops
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14:30 - 00:05JFK-IST
25h 35m2 stops
£373British Airways
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Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
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06:30 - 15:45IST-JFK
17h 15m2 stops
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17:35 - 19:30JFK-IST
17h 55m2 stops
Thu, 2 Oct - Sat, 29 Nov
KLM Logo
04:20 - 10:35IST-JFK
13h 15m1 stop
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18:50 - 16:55JFK-IST
14h 05m1 stop
£387KLM
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Sat, 11 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 17:25IST-JFK
20h 05m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
19:30 - 15:50JFK-IST
13h 20m1 stop
£444Air Serbia
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 11 Jan
Air Serbia Logo
04:20 - 17:25IST-JFK
20h 05m1 stop
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19:30 - 15:55JFK-IST
12h 25m1 stop
£452Air Serbia
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Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Wear comfortable shoes at IST due to long walking distances.
Use the JFK AirTrain to avoid traffic and connect easily.
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British Airways
Cheapest • from £368 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
£368
Typical prices: £451-633
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Cheapest direct flights
£487
Typical prices: £543-677
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Mon 22/9Tue 21/10
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IST

Wear comfortable shoes at IST as walking from check-in to your gate can take time due to the airport's size.

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Avoid traffic by using the JFK AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard, which is free between terminals and connects to subway and rail lines.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £414 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £704 and £582 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£355
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £481 for a one-way ticket and £499 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, KLM or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £346 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £593 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to New York

 
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KLMOverall score based on 1385 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025CTA - AMS
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

Delaying more than 5 hours from Belgrade to Tirana Information very rude to questions

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

Plane was late causing me to miss connection. Flight the next late causing me to miss the rebooked connection. Air seberia I think is more late than on time

Plane was old. Seats were hard and very close together. No in flight entertainment.

This was my connection flight that was moved time ahead for a almost entire day so I lost it and I had to purchase new ticket once I landed in Copenhagen since nobody wanted to take responsibility for moving flight in that way so it’s impossible to make it. Very poor job by Underpricer, Air Serbia and SAS.

I purchased an exit row seat and priority boarding, about 3 months in advance. Without any communication whatsoever, my seat was moved to row 2, when I checked my reservation 2-3 days before departure. As no exit row seats were available anymore, I selected a seat 1C. However, once at the airport, I was issued maybe the worst possible seat, 29E, middle seat, one row before the last. It is not worth my time to request the refund on the ancillary purchase, I am simply done flying with Air Serbia. Also there was no boarding process to speak of at all, or online check in.

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